Cesme is a renowned Spa resort. The name "çeşme" translates from Turkish as "source". The Peninsula is actually the location of many sources of mineral water. The most famous resorts of Cesme Ilica are and Sifne. I should say that mineral springs also attract a lot of tourists.

The village of Ilica, located fifteen kilometers from the city of Erzurum, is a well-developed thermal center. Ilica, which are numerous beautiful beaches, known for the fact that here in the sea beat unique warm springs, the total number of which exceeds two hundred and fifty.

Ilica in Turkish means "warm water". In the past, the existing health facilities was called Topan. Another name for this geothermal source – Ylijoki. The mineral composition of the water source is virtually identical to the composition of water of many world famous springs of France, the Caucasus, USA, China.

The water temperature of this geothermal source – 38 degrees. The bathing at the source helps those suffering from rheumatism, neuralgia, dermatological diseases, diseases of the musculoskeletal system. This water helps in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Mineral source Ilica recommended for people suffering from skin and gynecological diseases, as well as in inflammatory processes. The high content of calcium, magnesium and bicarbonate, chloride, sodium, magnesium, fluoride attracts people with liver disease, insomnia, spinal problems, metabolic disorders.

Free three steam communication with the sea basins of small size, made of stone and located at the end of the port pier. Special positive effects on the human body is water from this source has not. Here the hot springs bubbling and heated sea water to a temperature of approximately 30°C, and sometimes, depending on weather conditions and wind, even up to 45 °C.